NFL Week 12 – This Time It’s Personal, by Ron Swanson

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[Updated Tuesday Morning – This week Ron has gone 8 -11. – Ed.]

[Friday afternoon] – Still no line on the Miami – Oakland game. I’m assuming the fact that both Henne and Marshall are game time decisions is keeping that one off. I’ve included what I can for that one.

Have a great weekend. Ron

Monday

No – San Francisco 1 ARIZONA

This could be an ugly game. I’ll take the home standing Cards by default.

Sunday

Yes – WASHINGTON 1 Minnesota

Tough to know what to expect from the Vikings at this point, but they should manage to cover here.

No – Pittsburgh 6 1/2 BUFFALO

I have to take the Steelers in this one.

Yes – HOUSTON 6 1/2 Tennessee

The Titans are rather unsettled at QB, but Chris Johnson should get enough yards to keep this one close.

No – NY GIANTS 7 Jacksonville

Look for the Giants to bounce back at home and cover this one.

No – CLEVELAND 10 Carolina

The Panthers just don’t have any offense. 10 is a lot on the Browns, but they should cover.

No – BALTIMORE 8 Tampa Bay

The Bucs haven’t fared well against winning teams this year. Good young team, but not today. Ravens big.

No – Philadelphia 3 CHICAGO

A tough test for Vick in this one, but he’s playing too well to bet against.

No – ATLANTA 1 1/2 Green Bay

The Packers are playing with a lot of confidence and should get it done on the road.

*** – OAKLAND OFF Miami

Apparently the iffy status of the Dolphin’s QB Henne and WR Marshall is keeping the line from being posted. I like the Raiders in this one, though not by more than 3.

Yes – Kansas City 2 SEATTLE

The Chiefs have better balance on offense and should be able to take care of business in this one.

No – DENVER 4 St. Louis

Denver at home.

Yes – INDIANAPOLIS 3 San Diego

Rivers keeps losing recievers to injury, but the Colts are banged up as well and the Chargers have the better running game. SD to win.

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Friday – Happy Black Friday!

Yes – ALABAMA 4 1/2 Auburn

Hugely emotional game with National titile ramifications. It just seems like Cam Newton’s year (on the field, at least) and I think Auburn will find a way.

Yes – NEBRASKA 17 1/2 Colorado

Bo Pelini and the Huskers need to get well and facing the Buffs at home should make that possible. Look for Nebraska to take out their frustrations and win big.

No – OREGON 19 1/2 Arizona (Oregon fails to cover by half a point.)

Arizona is having trouble stopping the run, which doesn’t bode well against the Ducks. Oregon should win and cover.

No – Boise St. 14 NEVADA

Two high scoring teams, but Boise St. has the better defense and that should carry the day.

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Thursday – Happy Thanksgiving

Yes – NEW ENGLAND 6 1/2 Detroit

The Patriots should keep it simple and win by at least a touchdown.

No – New Orleans 3 1/2 DALLAS

If the Cowboys win this one, I’ll believe they’ve turned things around. For now, I’ll take the Saints

Yes – NY JETS 8 1/2 Cincinnati

The Bengals are playing poorly. The Jets big.

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Year to date:

RS = 69 – 82 – 1

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